For gallantry in action while engaged in military operations
involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic
of Vietnam: Captain Sloan distinguished himself
on 25 November 1969 in the vicinity of Bu Prang. While serving
at the Fire Support Coordination Center, the Special Forces
outpost at Bu Prang received a heavy enemy mortar, rocket
and recoilless rifle attack. Without regard for his own safety,
Captain Sloan displayed remarkable courage by running through
the impacting rounds to render emergency medical treatment
to several wounded personnel. At one point, while assisting
an indigenous soldier to the safety of a bunker, he was caught
in the open and exposed to an intense recoilless rifle attack.
He unhesitatingly threw himself across the wounded man to
protect him from further injury. During a lull, he took charge
of a litter party and assisted in removing other injured soldiers
to safety for treatment. When the camp came under heavy fire
again, Captain Sloan continued to exhibit exemplary courage
and leadership he led the evacuation of many fallen comrades.
Captain Sloan’s devotion to duty and personal bravery
were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military
service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and
the United States Army.